1. 4-H Camps

2. Day Camps Residential Camps Regardless of the type……. 4-H Camp is an independent educational activity not restricted to completing a project or holding an office. Types of 4-H Camp Experiences

3. Provides the camp experience. Creates the foundation. Allows for a greater partnership. Day Camps

4. Child development professionals recognize camp as valuable in helping children grow …. ▫ socially, ▫ emotionally, ▫ intellectually, ▫ morally, and ▫ physically. Value of Camp Experience

5. A community of caring adults A safe place to learn and have fun Trained, caring role models helping children feel loved, capable, and included A place for children to grow What does a Camp Experience Provide?

6. Plan with Purpose What do you want to achieve with the camp experience? Getting Started

7. Registration Forms Appropriate paperwork Check In/Check Out procedures! Insurance Emergency Plan Best Management Practices

8. Are they needed? What role do you expect them to fulfill? Position Description Expectations Qualifications Training Camp Counselors

9. Certified Volunteers Training Understand Campers Group Dynamics Problem Situations Behavior & Guidance Risk Management Unacceptable Behaviors Preparing Counselors for Campers

10. Camper to Adult Ratios 5-8 year olds Cloverbuds 9-14 year olds 15-17 year olds Overnight*1:61:81:10 Day Camp**1:81:101:12 *2014 Club Management System handbook (page 16) ** Recommendation of American Camping Association

11. Ages and Stages Essential Elements of Youth Development Understanding Campers

12. Small groups Organizing groups Establishing teams Group Dynamics

13. Bed Wetting Sleep Walking Counselor/Camper Relationships Teasing/Gossiping Bullying Homesickness Stealing Inappropriate or Scary Stories Swearing Fatigue Problem Situations at Camp

14. Counselors need to be informed! Why problems may surface Skills Behavior and Guidance

15. NEVER FORGET….parents have entrusted us with the care of their child! Positive Experiences free from: Verbal, Physical, Mental, Emotional and Sexual abuse Risk Management

16. Lack of sensitivity to Diversity Hazing Discrimination Harassment Unacceptable Behaviors

17. This manual is available for helping you create SUPER Camp Counselors! Contact the State 4-H Office

18. a Place a Program Counselors and Staff Camping is what really happens to campers! Camp is …….

19. Camp is where I learned about me; facing fears, trying new things, pushing my boundaries, and accepting myself.